Fees and Billing

  • Currently, Dr. Patterson’s services are not credentialed with individual insurance companies, and she is considered an “out-of-network” provider. She does not bill insurance directly.

    Choosing self-pay therapy offers several benefits, including enhanced confidentiality, more personalized care, and greater flexibility in scheduling. Some clients are eligible for partial reimbursement, depending on their out-of-network benefits.

     Dr. Patterson can provide monthly superbills—detailed receipts that include all the information typically required by insurance companies for reimbursement of out-of-network services. You may be able to submit these directly to your insurance provider for reimbursement.

  • Yes, it's a good idea to contact your insurance provider before scheduling your first session. You can find the customer service number on the back of your insurance card. When you call, consider asking the following questions to understand your out-of-network mental health benefits better:

    • What are my out-of-network mental health benefits?

    • How many therapy sessions per year are covered?

    • Do I have an out-of-network deductible? If so, what is the amount, and do services from other out-of-network providers count toward it?

    • Do I need a referral or prior authorization from my primary care provider to be reimbursed for therapy with an out-of-network provider?

    • After meeting my deductible, what percentage of the session fee is reimbursed?
      Note: Your insurance company may reimburse based on a standard rate that differs from Dr. Patterson’s session fee.

    • When does my deductible reset?

    For more information related to health insurance terminology, visit the CMS website.

  • Therapy is an important investment of both your time and resources. After your first appointment, Dr. Patterson will put together a personalized treatment plan that includes an estimate of how many sessions might be helpful and the associated costs. She uses evidence-based therapy methods that typically have a recommended number of sessions, but everyone’s journey is unique. Some people may need or want to continue beyond that timeframe, and that’s completely okay.

    2026 Fees:

    Initial Assessment: $250

    55 Minute Sessions: $210

  • To ensure a seamless process and allow us to focus on your care, we kindly request that clients keep a payment method on file and opt in to automatic billing. Payment is due at the time of each session.

  • Dr. Patterson offers a limited number of sliding-scale therapy sessions through Open Path Collective.If you think you might qualify for sliding scale fees, you can review their eligibility criteria and contact Dr. Patterson through the Open Path platform.